Groove Wear

“Fresh grooves, we have to have them. Our tour pins are tucked in tight spots, so you have to be able to hit it low and hit it high with the right amount of spin. If the grooves are not fresh, you’re going to get inconsistency.”— Jordan Spieth

Amateur golfers may not have the opportunity to change wedges as often as Tour Professionals do. But if you’re struggling with wedge play, the following videos may provide some insight as to why.

— Billy

The Vokey Research & Development team tested three levels of groove wear using a proprietary wedge robot at the Manchester Lane test facility. The results? Wedges with fresh grooves lead to more precise shots: